PASADENA, CA - SEPTEMBER 19: Running back Adam Hine #28 of the BYU Cougars is tackled by linebacker Myles Jack #30 (L) and defensive back Marcus Rios #9 of the UCLA Bruins at the Rose Bowl on September 19, 2015 in Pasadena, California. UCLA won 24-23. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

The biggest high-end prospect in this draft from an explosion standpoint.

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Future All-Pro.

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He could be a Pro Bowler at three positions.

He's currently projected to play linebacker in the NFL, but it's pretty clear he has some special athletic ability. He played both linebacker and running back at UCLA, but was limited to just three games this past season after tearing his lateral meniscus in a Sept. 22 win over BYU.

As I mentioned in my piece about prospects the Chargers should consider, Joey Bosa got the highest of praise from his college coach Urban Meyer

"He had the unique combination of just incredible power and strength and speed," Meyer said, "but also, I call it getting skinny. He was able to turn sideways, and the offensive line had such a hard time blocking him."

A consensus All-American the last two seasons, Bosa recorded 26 sacks in his time at Ohio State including 51 tackles for loss. His combination of power and production make him one of the safer picks at the top of the board, that is if he stays out of trouble. Bosa was suspended for Ohio State's first game this past season for a violation of team rules.

The Cowboys have holes on the defensive line, where Nick Hayden, Greg Hardy and Jeremy Mincey have expiring contracts. Selecting Bosa could alleviate some pressure off the DBs, while putting more pressure where they want it, on opposing quarterbacks.

Florida State's Jalen Ramsey eyes a South Florida receiver during a play in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015 in Tallahassee, Fla. Florida State won the game 34-14. (AP Photo/Steve Cannon)

Jalen Ramsey, Florida State DB

With Morris Claiborne's expiring contract and Byron Jones' potential move to free safety, the Cowboys may have a glaring need in their secondary.

It will be a pivotal week for Ramsey, as his NFL position isn't currently set in stone. He's got size, he's physical and is a polished tackler but it's not known if he's a NFL cornerback or safety. He can play in the box, but he's also long and athletic enough to be able to cover the big and fast receivers in the NFL.

He may not be available for the Cowboys at four, but if the approach is best player available, it doesn't look like he'll slip through Jerry Jones' grasp.

California quarterback Jared Goff (16) looks for an open receiver against Air Force during the first half of the Armed Forces Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2015, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)

Jared Goff, Cal Bears QB

Tony Romo is still a franchise quarterback. He's still under contract through 2020. But the NFL is still a quarterback driven league and beyond Romo, the Cowboys proved last year they have no hope. Elite quarterbacks don't come around often and if they do, they don't fall far in drafts.

Considering this will be just the third time in the last 15 years the Cowboys pick in the top 10 and just the second time in the top five since 1991, drafting a quarterback of the future is not a bad way to go.

Jared Goff could be that future.

Former Heisman Trophy winner and last year's No. 1 overall pick Jameis Winston had his struggles, but ultimately made the Pro Bowl after throwing for over 4,000 yards and 22 TDs. NFL Films analyst Greg Cosell believes Goff has a brighter future.

The Cal product himself isn't lacking in confidence, telling Peter King of MMQB that he's the best quarterback in the draft.

“I think my accuracy is as good as it gets at this level,” Goff said. “I think my pocket presence and my ability to extend plays speak for themselves. I’m confident I’ll be the best quarterback in the draft.”

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Whatever team I go to, I’ll be excited to go. I want to be the future of a franchise. I think I can be a guy who can make an impact right away.”

Who is Goff as a prospect? He has an above-average arm with incredible accuracy, as evidenced by his 96 TDs to just 30 INTs. He's listed at 6'4'', 215 lbs, so while he'll need to put on a few pounds to be able to withstand getting hit in the NFL, his size should be a plus.

Goff isn't a generational talent a la Andrew Luck or Cam Newton, but picking this high in the draft is a rare luxury for the Cowboys and finding a franchise quarterback to develop would be a nice way to celebrate.

At the end of the day, I think Randy Gregory's suspension forces the Cowboys' hand. Without Gregory and Greg Hardy likely leaving via free agency, the Cowboys lack a pass rush. Depending on what they do in free agency, Joey Bosa or even Oregon's DeForest Buckner could ultimately be their pick based on need as opposed to going best player available.